Academic Calendar
2019-2020 Important Dates
Fall 2019
| Date | Day of Week | Event |
|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Monday | Alumni Foundation Scholarship application deadline; financial aid priority deadline |
| August 14 | Wednesday | New Personnel Orientation |
| August 15 | Thursday | Fall Convocation |
| August 16 | Friday | Campus Workshops |
| August 19 | Monday | Residence Hall check-in for students with housing assignments10:00 a.m.-5:00 pm. |
| August 19-20 | Monday-Tuesday | Registration (Notice: This is the final registration for full semester and first-term classes, there will be no late registration period) |
| August 21 | Wednesday | Full term and 1st term classes begin |
| August 26 | Monday | MSVCC Online full term classes begin |
| September 2 | Monday | Labor Day holiday (classes that meet on Monday nights only will make-up on Friday, September 6th) |
| September 30 | Monday | Second payment of total fees due in the Business Office |
| October 7-11 | Monday - Friday | Midterm Exams |
| October 10-11 | Thursday-Friday | Final exams for first term classes. Midterm grades due for full term courses. |
| October 14-15 | Monday-Tuesday | Columbus Day holidays (All offices closed; Residence Halls remain open) |
| October 16 | Wednesday | Second term classes begins. |
| October 21 | Monday | MSVCC Online October 8-week (Short-Term II) begin and Midterm grades for 15 week full-term online courses are due |
| October 31 | Thursday | Final payment of total fees due in the Business Office |
| November 1 | Friday | Fall 2019 Degree/Diploma application deadline; Spring semester Health Sciences Division application deadline (Practical and Associates Degree Nursing Programs) |
| November 4 | Monday | Priority Registration begins for Spring 2020 |
| November 5 | Tuesday | Residence hall room-reclaim begins for Spring 2020 |
| November 22 | Friday | Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| November 25-29 | Monday-Friday | Thanksgiving holidays |
| December 1 | Sunday | Residence halls re-open 3:00 p.m. |
| December 9-13 | Monday-Friday | Final examinations for full term courses and second term courses |
| December 12 | Thursday | Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| December 13 | Friday | Faculty offices close for Christmas Break |
| December 18 | Wednesday | All offices close at 2:00 p.m. for Christmas Break |
Fall 2019 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule
| Term | Last day to withdraw with a "W" grade | Last day for 100% refund | Last day for 90% refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Term | October 28 | August 20 | September 5 |
| 1st 8 week term | September 16 | August 20 | August 28 |
| 2nd 8 week term | November 11 | October 16 | October 23 |
| MSVCC (online) Full Term | November 8 | August 25 | September 9 |
| MSVCC (online) August 8 week term | October 4 | August 25 | September 2 |
| MSVCC (online) October 8 week term | November 29 | October 20 | October 28 |
| MSVCC (online) August 4 week term | September 13 | August 25 | August 29 |
| MSVCC (online) September 4 week term | October 11 | September 22 | September 26 |
| MSVCC (online) October 4 week term | November 8 | October 20 | October 24 |
| MSVCC (online) November 4 week term | December 6 | November 17 | November 21 |
| Date | Day of Week | Event |
|---|---|---|
| January 6 | Monday | Employees return to work |
| January 9 | Thursday | Residence hall check in for students with housing assignments 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m |
| January 9-10 | Thursday-Friday | Registration (Notice: This is the final registration for full semester and first term classes, there will be no late registration period) |
| January 13 | Monday | Full term and 1st term classes begin including MSVCC online |
| January 20 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday |
| February 24-25 | Monday-Tuesday | Mardi Gras holidays; Residence Halls remain open Full term Monday night only classes will make-up on Friday, February 28 and full term Tuesday night only classes will make up on Friday, March 6.( First term course make up dates will be made up at the discretion of the local dean). Residence halls remain open. |
| February 28 | Friday | Second payment of total fees due in the Business Office |
| March 2-5 | Monday-Thursday | Midterm Exams |
| March 5-6 | Thursday-Friday | Final exams for first term classes |
| March 6 | Friday | Midterm grades due for full term courses |
| March 9 | Monday | Second term classes begin (see eLearning calendar) |
| March 13 | Friday | Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| March 16-20 | Monday-Friday | Spring holidays |
| March 22 | Sunday | Residence Halls re-open 3:00 p.m. |
| March 31 | Tuesday | Final payment of total fees due in the Business Office |
| April 1 | Wednesday | Spring 2020 Degree/Diploma application deadline. Summer semester Health Sciences Division Application Deadline (Radiologic Technology). Fall 2020 Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline |
| April 6 | Monday | Priority registration begins for Summer & Fall 2020 |
| April 10 | Friday | Good Friday holiday (residence halls remain open) |
| April 14 | Tuesday | Residence Hall Room Reclaim Begins for Fall 2020 |
| April 24 | Friday | MSVCC (online) courses end* |
| May 4-8 | Monday-Friday | Final examinations for full term courses and second term courses |
| May 7 | Thursday | Residence halls close at 3:00 p.m. |
| May 14 | Thursday | Graduation - Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center |
| May 15 | Friday | Surgical Technology Application Deadline |
| May 19 | Tuesday | Summer Semester Health Sciences Division Application Deadline: LPN to RN Transitional Program (traditional and hybrid tracks) |
Spring 2020 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule
| Term | Last day to withdraw with a "W" grade | Last day for 100% refund | Last day for 90% refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Term | March 23 | January 10 | January 29 |
| 1st 8 week term | February 6 | January 10 | January 21 |
| 2nd 8 week term | April 9 | March 6 | March 23 |
| MSVCC (online) | March 27 | January 12 | January 27 |
| MSVCC (online) January 8 week term | February 21 | January 12 | January 20 |
| MSVCC (online) March 8 week term | April 17 | March 8 | March 16 |
| MSVCC (online) January 4 week term | January 31 | January 12 | January 16 |
| MSVCC (online) February 4 week term | February 28 | February 9 | February 13 |
| MSVCC (online) March 4 week term | March 27 | March 8 | March 12 |
| MSVCC (online) April 4 week term | April 24 | April 5 | April 9 |
| Date | Day of Week | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 22 | Friday | Summer 2020 Registration |
| May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day holiday (Make-up dates will be scheduled at the discretion of the local dean) |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Summer 2020 Classes Begin |
| June 1 | Monday | MSVCC (online) courses begin |
| June 25 | Thursday | Final Payment of total fees due in the Business Office |
| June 25 | Thursday | First Session Final Examinations; First Term Ends |
| June 26 | Friday | Registration Second Term |
| June 29 | Monday | Second Term Begins |
| June 29-July 3 | Monday-Friday | Summer Break |
| June 30 | Tuesday | Last day to complete the FAFSA for summer financial aid |
| July 1 | Wednesday | Fall Semester Health Sciences Division Application Deadlines (EMT/EMS-Paramedic, Practical and Associate Degree Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology and Physical Therapy Assistant) |
| July 27-30 | Monday-Thursday | Final Examinations will be given during the last class meeting |
| July 30 | Thursday | Second Term Final Examinations; Second Term Ends |
Summer 2020 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule
| Term | Last day to withdraw with a "W" grade | Last day for 100% refund | Last day for 90% refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Term | July 10 | May 25 | June 2 |
| 1st Term | June 12 | May 25 | May 29 |
| 2nd Term | July 25 | July 8 | July 11 |
| MSVCC (online) Full Term | July 10 | May 31 | June 8 |
| MSVCC (online) 1st Term | June 19 | May 31 | June 4 |
| MSVCC (online) 2nd Term | July 17 | June 28 | July 2 |
Semester Testing Schedule
| Date | Exam Time | Class Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, December 7 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Saturday morning classes | - |
| Monday, December 9 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | 8:00 a.m.-8:53 a.m. | MWF |
| 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m.-10:53 a.m. | MWF | |
| 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m.-11:53 a.m. | MWF | |
| 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m.-3:53 p.m. | MWF | |
| Tuesday, December 10 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | 8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m. | TR |
| 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m | 9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m. | TR | |
| 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m | 2:00 p.m.-2:53 p.m. | MWF | |
| 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | 2:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m. | TR | |
| 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m. | TR | |
| Wednesday, December 11 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m.-9:53 a.m. | MWF |
| 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m.-12:53 p.m. | MWF | |
| 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m.-1:53 p.m. | MWF | |
| 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m. | MW | |
| Thursday, December 12 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m. | TR |
| 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m. | TR | |
| 1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m. | TR | ||
| 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m.-4:20 p.m. | TR | |
| 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. | 5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m. | TR | |
| Friday, December 13 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Other classes | - |
| Date | Exam Time | Class Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, May 2 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Saturday morning classes | - |
| Monday, May 4 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | 8:00 a.m.-8:53 a.m. | MWF |
| 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m.-10:53 a.m. | MWF | |
| 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m.-11:53 a.m. | MWF | |
| 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m.-3:53 p.m. | MWF | |
| Tuesday, May 5 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | 8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m. | TR |
| 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m. | TR | |
| 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m.-2:53 p.m. | MWF | |
| 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | 2:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m. | TR | |
| 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m. | TR | |
| Wednesday, May 6 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m.-9:53 a.m. | MWF |
| 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m.-12:53 p.m. | MWF | |
| 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m.-1:53 p.m. | MWF | |
| 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m. | MW | |
| Thursday, May 7 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m. | TR |
| 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m. | TR | |
| 1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m. | TR | ||
| 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m.-4:20 p.m. | TR | |
| 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. | 5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m. | TR | |
| Friday, May 8 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Other classes | - |